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13 derelict site compulsory purchase orders issued locally since 2021
The figures have been published as part of an RTÉ Investigates report into dereliction and how it is being managed.
Jun 7, 2026 08:55
Local politicians welcome plans to turn derelict properties into council houses
The government has announced the expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme.
Feb 16, 2026 12:52
Councillor demands more action on vacant buildings in Leitrim
The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report last week revealed that Leitrim has the highest number of vacant homes in Ireland - at nearly 12 per cent.
Sep 1, 2025 07:40
Shannonside Region to benefit from derelict buildings transformation fund
The scheme will provide local authorities with funding of between €2m and €7m to refurbish disused heritage buildings in their areas.
Feb 13, 2024 15:00
Less than half of property refurbishment grants approved locally
The scheme provides funds to applicants who wish to renovate old and uninhabited properties.
Jan 31, 2024 11:43
50 applications for Vacant Property grant approved locally in Q2 of 2023
Roscommon had the most applications approved at 23 while Leitrim had 20.
Jul 18, 2023 13:38
Roscommon Golf club submits planning permission for course works
It is a 18 hole championship parkland course.
Apr 27, 2023 12:08
Local TD hopes vacant home refurbishment grant will help housing crisis
CSO data suggest up to 160,000 homes are vacant across the country
Apr 24, 2023 17:30
80 derelict sites registered with local County Councils
No money was collected by any local authority in this region in 2020.
Jun 21, 2022 14:04
Call for derelict Granard building to be used as county museum
Councillor McGovern Believes the project would be another step in rejuvenating Granard.
May 27, 2022 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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